The Down & Dirty Radio Show

In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver catches up with NHRA legend Antron Brown, off-road star Sara Price, and short course buggy wizard Michael Meister.

Courtney Enders used to drive race cars and might have a recognizable last name, but she can be your hype woman, social media star, or busy businesswoman. We’re digging into all of it with her over two episodes. In the first part of our conversation, we learn about the many hats Enders wears for her sister and others in the NHRA; her new job as a content creator with FloSports and how drag racing, including the NHRA, plays a part; the pressure to present a good product at Flo; being self-critical and reviewing her work; media veterans that Enders leans on for pit reporting; what was intriguing about pit reporting and why Enders suddenly wanted to do something different; funny hashtags that are very real insults about being attached to her sister; if it bothers her to be asked about Erica but the way she leans into the haters; the pure bond between Courtney and Erica; being vibe control for the race team and how important that is and why it matters. Music created by Tony Monge. Please support my work through Patreon: www.patreon.com/KellyCrandall

NOTE: This episode may be too emotionally intense for some listeners. Pete Wright worked in NASCAR as a crew member and crew chief for years, and with drivers ranging from Terry Labonte and Darrell Waltrip to Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman. We've got those stories, and they're remarkable. But on August 20, 2017, Pete experienced every parent's very worst night ... the loss of his child, a son named Adam, who'd followed in his father's footsteps in NASCAR. Pete shares memories of his son, but also Adam's beloved dog Lizzie, and the impact she and many other animals had on his grief process. You will never forget this incredibly emotional episode. NOTE: This podcast is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand. In honor of Pete Wright and Lizzie ... and in memory of Adam Wright ... please consider a donation to www.ruffloverescue.com/donate

On this episode Jim York jumps on to talk about his stunt and racing career, and Jim and Brittney talk the Ford Bronco, adventures, the new SuperMotocross series, Vegas to Reno, and Crazy Carts.

This week in the third and final installment of our conversation with David Ifft, he tells us HIS side of the story of a long-ago riot before, during and after a Waylon Jennings concert at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Then, it’s on to his infamous stint in a Mexican jail while en route to the 1980 season finale at Ontario … a race he would win with Benny Parsons behind the wheel. After that, David remembers parting ways with … first … Benny … and then team owner M.C. Anderson and driver Cale Yarborough. Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then tie into the July 9, 1981 issue of Grand National Scene. Cale Yarborough used a slingshot move on the last lap to get by Harry Gant for the win at Daytona. Cale got the victory and Harry wound up with ANOTHER second-place finish. Ricky Rudd escaped what could very well have been a devastating crash that also involved Dale Earnhardt, who was making his first start for car owner J.D. Stacy. Jake Elder makes good on a promise to stay put with Terry Labonte … for a while … and James Hylton gets a dream sponsorship from STP for an upcoming race at Talladega. Finally … an earlier column on women in the pits and garage gets things stirred up in this week’s letters to the editor section. NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand. Please consider supporting this show via: www.patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcast www.paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcast www.venmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast

In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver throws it back to the show's debut on SiriusXM with Hailie Deegan, Antron Brown, Bryce Menzies.

In the second part of our conversation with Davey Segal, we’re digging into producing various NASCAR content. Segal admits he stole the idea for his post-race TikTok videos; acknowledges the risk in mocking drivers he has to work with; why he got into podcasting and how his show has evolved over the years; what he wants to get out of his interviews; being conscious of eye contact; putting in the work to be confident, comfortable, and clean in interviews; the process of making interview requests; what it means to be a multimedia journalist; working close to home; explaining some very specific personal facts from his website; what he most enjoys about his job(s). Music created by Tony Monge. Please support my work through Patreon: www.patreon.com/KellyCrandall

The iRacing Downshift is BACK! The boys talk about what they've been up to on our extended break, but today's show is all about iRacing Senior VP and Executive Producer Greg Hill. This is the show to listen to if you want to learn about everything from track development in the virtual world to how rain is coming along... as well as some recent road racing updates. Plus, learn about how Greg worked his way up the ladder from a college intern to his current role, and why Steve Myers calls him "The Hammer!" To learn more about iRacing's work on the redesign of Atlanta Motor Speedway, click here: https://www.iracing.com/rebuilding-an-icon-atlanta-motor-speedway/ This week's iRacing Downshift is brought to you by the ButtKicker Gamer PLUS, Gamer PRO and HaptiConnect… haptic hardware and software that reproduces accurate and powerful sim racing effects – road, tires, gear shifts and more.  Used by professional drivers such as Stefan Wilson, Tommy Milner and Max Esterson: ButtKicker can help you bring down your lap times. Drive better with ButtKicker! Visit thebuttkicker.com for more information.

In the second installment of our interview with David Ifft, David tells all when it comes to his salary negotiation with M.C. Anderson, after which he become the first crew chief on record to be paid more than $100,000 a year. He also gives us the scoop on why M.C. started having his employees followed by a private investigator. Phil Parsons … if you’re out there and listening … don’t shoot the messenger, my friend. David also remembers lending a helping hand to Richard Petty and Dale Inman the week of the 1979 Daytona 500 and getting an extraordinarily rare Richard Petty mug … cough … cough … in return. Finally, he talks about the hand-shake sponsorship deal between M.C. Anderson and Harry Melling, as well as the trickery and deal making that led to Benny Parsons’ win in the 1980 World 600 at Charlotte. Note ... there is some background noise during parts of the interview. Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then dig through the June 19, 1980 issue of Grand National Scene. Benny Parsons wins at Michigan, ONE of his hometown tracks, on a day that was wet and soggy and cold and just kinda downright miserable. David Pearson nearly misses the start of the race because he’d already headed back to the hotel. DK Ulrich and a fan have a misunderstanding at Riverside and publisher Robb Griggs calls for what amounted to a driver benevolence fund ... and better lounge entertainers?!? NOTE: This podcast is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand. Please consider supporting our show via: www.patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcast www.paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcast www.venmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast

EXTRA: This episode was recorded in Peter Dillon's on 36th in Midtown Manhattan in New York City with Greg the Fish, Glen the Frog, Jim, and Brittney. Pure bartending stories and NYC shenanigans in this one. Listen at you own risk.

In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver throws it back to one of the all-time greats at King of the Hammers, Jason Scherer.

Fellow podcaster and media friend Davey Segal is a jack of all trades, and we needed a lot of time to dig into all of them. This week in the first part of our conversation, Segal explains how he landed his role as an associate producer for SiriusXM NASCAR Radio; bringing video to the SiriusXM NASCAR social channels; the story of how he first got into racing; shedding the fan skin to become a media member; when the realization happened about wanting to become a media member; why he chose Michigan State for college and making the most of it; building a NASCAR portfolio while in college; the grind to get to the racetrack; how much it means to be able to walk into the garage. Music created by Tony Monge. Please support my work through Patreon: www.patreon.com/KellyCrandall

In this episode we are coming live from Rigid Industries talking with staff during "Employee Appreciation Day" about the brand, racing, lighting, and having a whole lot of fun in between. Be sure and go to www.rigidindustries.com for more information.

We are going deep into the archives this week with FMX legend Seth Enslow and off-road World Champ Kyle LeDuc in this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault."

The Spongebob Squarepants musical ... Rick coming to Steve's rescue and helping change a flat tire ... it all takes a back seat to the news that Las Vegas Motor Speedway is renewing its title sponsorship of The Scene Vault Podcast for the coming year! In the first of three EPIC installments of our interview with David Ifft, the longtime NASCAR crew chief talks about going from shop to shop to shop in his drive to land a dream gig in the sport, before finally getting hooked up with Bud Moore Engineering. After that, it was on to DiGard Racing, where he reunited with Darrell Waltrip AND doubled his salary to a whopping $700 a week. However … because it was DiGard … a parting of the ways was almost inevitable. Rick and Steve then take a look at the October 26, 1978 issue of Grand National Scene. Cale Yarborough beats the living daylights out of everybody at Rockingham and for the 1978 Winston Cup championship, his unprecedented third title in a row. L.G. DeWitt, Benny Parsons and Jake Elder have themselves a little bit of a row, while young David Ifft is called one of the best crew chiefs in the business. Finally, team owner Rod Osterlund denies rumors that he is grooming phenom Dale Earnhardt to replace Dave Marcis as his driver. NOTE: This podcast is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand. Please consider supporting the podcast via: www.patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcast www.paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcast www.venmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast